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to an international level of competitions. In
India, we don't have any associations for stunt
riding like we have FMSCI for racing. So stunt
riding has been taken as entertainment in India,
showcasing skills on competitions & various
events. Max to max people themselves have
organized their local competitions, but nothing
professional is coming along.
BC: How many bikes you own, and which was
your first bike? Have you named them? Any
particular bike you DISLIKE?
AH: My first bike was a Honda Stunner 125, but
it was taken away from me in a month after my
parents got to know I am doing stunts on the
bike. After that, I purchased TVS APACHE 180cc
used bike 2008 model in 2013 in January. Now I
also have an Impulse Rally Race set up with
Karizma engine.
I don't think I hate any motorcycle as every
motorcycle is built for its purpose. It's all about
finding the one which suits your needs.
BC: Who's your inspiration in life and riding?
Have you ever done any professional training in
stunt riding?
AH: I initially got inspired by watching Sarah
Lezito's youtube videos. She has been the
reason I started so confidently in the first place.
I also got inspired by my friend Kalaithamizhan
from Neyveli. He is someone I look up to in life
in general and in stunt riding as well. I only have
been trained under him for a few months. He is
a self-taught athlete, and he is one of the best
freestyle athletes in our country.
BC: How often you practice? Any competitions
are you taking part in?
AH: Practice is not only about riding a
motorcycle, but it is also about mental and
physical training. I have only taken part in
Indonesian stunt competition in Jakarta,
Tangerang, held in the first week of May 2017. I
used to practice every day back in the time to
improve my skills, not for any competition, but
now since I have shifted my focus to Cross
Country Rally Racing, I have changed my
training plan. It's a lot more physical, mental,
and obviously on the bike as well. It also
includes injuries or sickness, so training
depends on various factors.
BC: Tell us about your first ride and or a first
stunt performance?
AH: My first bike ride was LML freedom in my
hometown Lucknow. My first stunt was on my
scooty Activa, and I did a Christ where you
stand on the seat of the scooty.
BC: What type of rider you think you are? Aggressive
or Conservative? How many stunt performances have
you done till now?
AH: My riding style is quite calm, but it gets
aggressive as I enjoy and get more comfortable with
the bike and with what I am doing. But I am a safe rider
on the road, on the stunt track everywhere. I have
performed stunt shows all over India in the past. I
have done approx. 30 stunt shows, but after a point, I
wanted to take it as a sport, so I stopped doing stunt
shows and started riding to train and compete with
riders.
BC: As we know, male riders in India are dominating
stunt riding in India, were you taken seriously while
competing or performing amongst male riders? Also,
tell us about your best and worst ride/stunt
performance till now?
AH: I was never taken seriously in this field and even
now. First of all, who is even allowed to judge me
when there is no unity and organization in this sport in
India. But being a woman attracted a lot of people.
Stunt skills aren't about competing against other
riders; it's about getting better than who you were
yesterday. But as you know, the male ego always
kicks in, men don't understand how physically
challenging this sport can get for a woman & the
learning process is always different for every human
being.